Moses Kuria, the former outspoken Member of Parliament for Gatundu South, placed a relatively big bet in the August 9 elections, running for Kiambu governor as well as distinguishing himself as a key campaigner for President William Ruto in the central Kenya region.
His position in the President's Kenya Kwanza coalition at some point appeared shaky after he chastised the leadership for sidelining small parties, including his Chama Cha Kazi, in the decision-making.